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100

The Indian holiday called 'Diwali' is also known as what? 

What is The Festival of Lights?

100
You might leave this out for Santa Claus.
What is milk and cookies.
100

The color of the Grinch.

What is green?

100
In the Christmas carol, "We wish you a Merry Christmas" the carolers are pretty insistent they get this treat before leaving.
What is figgy pudding?
100

Celebration of the Jewish New Year is known as what?

What is Rosh Hashanah?

200

In which country do children NOT put shoes outside their doors on December 6th, expecting to find them filled with little gifts in the morning? a) Poland b) Italy c) Germany

What is Italy?

200

The first artificial Christmas tree was made in Germany towards the end of the 19th century. What was the tree made out of?

What are feathers?

200
In "Rudolph the Rednosed Reindeer" there is an elf named Hermey who really wants to be this. (for a living)
What is a dentist?
200

What is the best selling Christmas single of all time?

What is White Christmas?

200
The town of Bethlehem was once part of this empire.
What is the Roman Empire?
300

The Day of the Dead, a day families in parts of Central and South America gather to honor and pray for the souls of dead relatives, is celebrated on what day?

What is November 1?

300

“Twas the Night Before Christmas” was originally published under what name?

What is A Visit from St. Nicholas?

300

In "The Muppet Christmas Carol," who played Scrooge? Hint: It wasn't a muppet.

Who is Michael Caine?

300
The two reindeer mentioned in "Here Comes Santa Claus".
Who are Vixen and Blitzen?
300

The home of the Real St. Nicholas. Hint: it is a country that starts with a T and is also the name of an animal.

What is Turkey?

400

May Day, celebrated each year on May 1st, originated when Romans honored what goddess?

Who is Flora?

400
What U.S. state was the first to make Christmas an official holiday?
What is Alabama?
400

In Frosty the Snowman, what is the name of the magician?

Who is Professor Hinkle?

400

What well-known Christmas carol became the first song ever broadcast from space in 1965?

What is Jingle Bells?

400

What does "Kwanzaa" mean?

What are fresh fruits?

500

How long does the Chinese New Year festival last?

What is 15 days?

500

Name the animatronic cassette-playing bear toy that every kid wanted for Christmas in the mid 80s.

What is Teddy Ruxpin?

500
In the movie "It's a Wonderful Life" everytime this happens an angel gets it's wings.
What is a bell rings?
500

In the song "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch," what three words best describe the Grinch?

What is stink, stank, stunk?

500
When this person ruled England, he/she abolished Christmas. (a) Queen Elizabeth (b) Oliver Cromwell (c)Henry VIII
Who is Oliver Cromwell?